Vintage Halsam Large Alphabet Blocks Unused in Original Box

These are 18 large Halsam wooden alphabet blocks in their original box. The Halsam toy company was founded in 1917. It was a pioneer in the wooden blocks manufacturing market with product lines that included alphabet blocks, safety blocks and interlocking Hi-Lo blocks. The company was in business until it was purchased by Fisher Price in 1962.

These alphabet blocks were the larger of their two block sizes measuring 1 3/4". The box measures 11" X 5 1/2" X 2". There is a split on one corner of the box and other minor surface wear. Considering these blocks were made in the late forties to early fifties, I would say the box has held up remarkably well. The beautiful blocks have never been used!